New and Revised Courses

The new or revised courses listed below have been approved through the curricular process and will appear in the 2015 - 2016 College Catalog. For more information, please contact the appropriate Academic Department Chairperson.

AAD - Applied Art and Design

AGS - Agricultural Studies

ANT - Anthropology

ART - Art

BIO - Biology

BUS - Business

CHE - Chemistry

CIS - Computer Information Systems

CIT - Civil and Construction Technology

CLT - Clinical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Technician

COM - Communication

COS - College Success

CPT - Computer Technology

CRC - Computer Related Curricula

CRC -

CRJ - Criminal Justice

DAS - Dental Assisting

ELT - Electrical Engineering Technology/Electronics

ELT 205 - Communication Systems(Revised)
An introduction to radio communication theory. Topics include Barkhausen criteria for oscillation, tuned amplifiers, rf amplifiers, transmission line effects, matching techniques using the Smith chart, spectral analysis using the Fourier series, signal/noise and noise figure calculations, non-linear mixing of rf signals, transmitter and receiver designs using amplitude, frequency and single-sideband techniques, superheterodyne principles, spectral analysis of FM systems using the Bessel function, modulators, detectors, stereo techniques, video principles, digital/data communication techniques, modems, networks, and fiber-optic systems. In the laboratory, students build, test, and measure the performance of communication circuits/systems using an assortment of popular devices such as the 3N211, 3080, 565, 1496 lumped-oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, rf voltmeter, DMM, and service monitor. The compute is used to emulate, analyze, and collect data for communication circuits and systems. Through the use of Mathcad basic communication theorems are proven on the computer. Three class hours, five laboratory hours. 5 Credits.

Prerequisite: ELT 201 with a grade of C- or better, or permission of department chairperson.
NOTE: In addition to prerequisite, ELT 202 is recommended.

Prerequisite: Level 6 Math placement or MTH 098 with a grade of C or higher or equivalent

ELT 206 - Digital Systems and Microprocessors(Revised)
A study of digital systems and the building blocks that make up digital systems. The emphasis will be on microprocessor-based systems hardware, programming and interfacing. The major topics include arithmetic circuits, multiplexers, demultiplexers, decoders, encoders, tri-state bus devices, DACs and ADCs, memory devices (SRAM, DRAM, Flash, PLD's, ROM), microprocessor architecture, microcomputer architecture, I/O modes and interfacing, digital communication standards. The student will learn to program an 8-bit microprocessor (MC68HC11) in assembly language, and will develop the hardware and software for microprocessor-controlled applications. The student will be introduced to a 16-bit microprocessor (MC68000). Major differences between 8-bit and 16-bit microprocessors will be discussed. The lab portion of the course will concentrate on building, testing, and troubleshooting of digital systems including MC68HC11 and MC68000 based microcomputer systems, using oscilloscope, logic analyzer, signature analyzer and computer. Three class hours, five laboratory hours. 5 Credits.

Prerequisite: ELT 202 with a grade of C- or better, or permission of department.

ELT 232 - System Electronics(Revised)
This course introduces students to the use of analog and digital electronics in the control of electrical and nonelectrical processes. Students are introduced to the use of sensors, actuators, and control circuitry along with the use of micro-controllers in controlling various processes. Three class hours, two laboratory hours. 4 Credits.

Prerequisite: ELT 130 or PHY 231 or ELT 121.

ELT 202 - Pulse and Digital Circuits(Revised)
This course covers pulse waveforms, linear circuit responses and switching circuit analysis, pulse-shaping and pulse-generating circuits, flip-flops, one-shots, registers and counters. Different IC logic family characteristics (TTL, NMOS, ECL, CMOS, LVT) will be analyzed and compared. An integral study and analysis of the circuits used when interfacing the different types of IC logic families will be covered. There will be an in-depth analysis and practical applications of the various digital number systems and codes. Arithmetic manipulation of signed and unsigned binary numbers will be also covered. An introduction to the 8-bit microcomputer architecture will be presented. The student will perform computer analysis of digital circuits using the “Electronics Workbench Multisim” software. By means of a Capstone design project, this course offers an integrated learning experience that was designed to give the students a hands-on, real world engineering problem solving experience. Students will design, build, troubleshoot, demonstrate and present a digital capstone design project. Several laboratory experiments throughout the semester will require formal written reports. Three class hours, four laboratory hours. 4 Credits.

Prerequisites: ELT 102 and ELT 112 with a grade of C- or better, or permission of department.